Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn is entering a crowded race to replace U.S. Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D) in Maryland’s 3rd District.

Also, new laws take effect this week and lawmakers are fundraising ahead of the next Maryland General Assembly session, which begins Jan. 11.

If elected in November, Moore, an author and first-time candidate, will be Maryland’s first Black governor.

With more mail-in ballots to be counted, the Montgomery County Executive race remains undecided.

Early voting opened on Thursday, July 7, and Primary Election Day is July 19.

Everyone’s favorite gerrymandered district, shaped like a pterodactyl, is no more. Gov. Hogan signed a new redistricting map into law.

The measure goes to the desk of Governor Larry Hogan. While his office hasn’t made a statement on the bill, advocates are confident they have a veto-proof majority.

State lawmakers will debate paid family and medical leave, a $6 billion dollar budget surplus, and expanded access to abortion.

A number of new laws will take effect around the D.C. area in the new year, including a jump in the minimum wage and a plastic bag tax.

The county is hiring more social workers and expanding its mobile crisis team, reevaluating the role that police officers play in first response.